Join us for an afternoon to evening snowshoe hike to the Bald Knob Picnic Shelter and/or the CCC Cabin on Mount Spokane. If skies permit we’ll be treated to views looking out over the lights of Spokane and vicinity. We’ll then enjoy hot cocoa and cider, and your “sack dinner” at the shelter before returning by moonlight and headlamps to the parking area. This guided hike is provided by Stan Busby of Climbers With Christ.

WhereTurnbull National Wildlife Refuge26010 S. Smith Rd, Cheney, WA Meet at the public restrooms at 10:00 am. Please be ready to begin your adventure at 10:00 am. On the Refuge Map, it is the first bathrooms you come to on the left when you enter on Smith Road. Allow extra time to drive to our meeting location. Most people under estimate how long it takes to get to the Turnbull property (which 18,000 acres), the park entrance, and the meeting place. Please don't be late!

Your adventure at Turnbull will have 4 sections to it: nature hike, aquatic lab activities at a pond, sack lunch, and indoor activities at the museum/education center.Turnbull NWR is located on the eastern edge of the Columbia River Basin, known as the Channeled Scablands. This rugged terrain supports an unusual pattern of wetlands, rock, ponderosa pine and aspen forests, grassland, and shrub-steppe habitat. This mosaic provides important habitat for migrating and breeding waterfowl and other water birds. The upland habitat, primarily ponderosa pine/grassland mixed with exposed basalt cliffs and areas of meadow and shrub-steppe, supports a large variety of wildlife. More than 200 different kinds of birds have been recorded in this area. Mammals include elk, mule and white-tailed deer, coyote, badger, porcupine, muskrat, beaver, and 10 species of bats. Turnbull's environmental education program promotes the development of an educated and informed constituency, pro-active in protecting and restoring natural ecosystems. Visitors can view mounted birds and mammals and other natural history exhibits in the museum/education center. This field trip is a wonderful opportunity to learn about the ecology and natural history of eastern Washington and to experience wildlife in a way that only the National Wildlife Refuge System can offer. Watch a 6 minute video about Turnbull.

WhereIndian Painted Rock in Riverside State ParkNO Discover Pass RequiredJust north and across the river from 5800 W. Rutter Parkway, Spokane. You will start and end your hike at the Indian Painted Rock trail head parking lot on Rutter Parkway near the Little Spokane River.

This is a flat hike, out and back, not a loop. Want to know more about why the area is called Indian Painted Rock? Read the brief Spokesman Review article here.

We'll begin with the Scat Snacks Game - an animal signs activity. In a zoo, there are signs that tell you what animal to look for, such as “Moose.” But in their natural habitat, animals don't stand next to a sign that labels them. However they do leave us clues as to who was there, in the form of scat. Come learn to identify some Palisades inhabitants by their scat. Just like a naturalist, look for real scat and tracks on our hike. We will give each aspiring scientist marshmallows, jelly beans and other foods, which have the same size and shape as some animal scat.

WhereNorthwest Museum of Arts & Culture2316 W First Ave, Spokane, WA 99201Meet at the Group Entrance on Riverside Ave by 9:40 am. Parking at the bottom of the parking structure is closest to the Group Entrance. DON'T go to the main entrance / admissions desk.

Auntie's Book Store loves teens and kids! What better way to inspire the love of reading with your students than with a book store field trip? We’ll show the children and youth how a bookstore works, listen to a story, and make a craft.

Your kids will enjoy this Apples & Pumpkins 101 "class." Join us as we explore a bushel full of ideas about the sciences of apples and pumpkins using games, fun activities, crafts, and more. Plus we'll discuss “U-Pick” farm etiquette and how to respect the tremendous efforts of the farmers and their farm. Our "class" time at the farm will be about 1 hour but you may want to allow extra time before or after to pick pumpkins, play on their playgrounds, stroll through the gift shop, warm up with a scone or hot drink from the bistro, visit the goats, donkeys, chickens, kittens, dogs, guinea pig, and more!

Come see what's ready to pick at High Country Orchard at The Big Red Barn with Country Charm. The Story family welcomes you to their orchard, farm, country store, bistro, and wedding and event center. There is U-Pick and picked fruit in season that began in July (Cherries, Peaches, Raspberries, Apples, Apricots and Pears) and local produce. Come meet their friendly farm animals including their miniature donkeys and adorable little goats. High Country Orchard sells unique gourmet brunches and lunches in their bistro, fresh baked pies/pastries, ice cream and espresso treats. You'll learn all about the work that goes into running an orchard and you'll know when to return again and again to taste the freshest local fruits.

WhenFriday, May 29, 2015, 10:00 am - 11:00 amWhereFour Mound Prairie Bison Ranch15420 W Four Mound Road, Nine Mile Falls, WAGoing west on Seven Mile Road, it becomes Four Mound Road. Turn right onto the ranch at the bison statue. MapWhile you enjoy a hay ride around the ranch through the herd, you’ll see how a rancher works his bison. You may even be able to see calves among the cows. Since bison are wild not domesticated animals, you'll be fascinated by the specialized corral system the rancher has developed. You’ll have a Q&A time with the rancher so gather your questions. (What is the difference between bison and buffalo anyway?)

The HUB Sports Center provides events that have a positive impact on youth and the community. On your tour of the facility you'll discover all that the HUB has to offer your whole family! Your kids will travel through pickleball, volleyball, soccer and basketball stations to explore and play. The last 30-45 minutes will be open play time. Watch a video about the HUB here.

Directions: Go west on Francis, go right (north) on Nine Mile Rd, go left (west) on Seven Mile Rd, drive 4 miles and turn left (west) on Coulee Hite Rd (after the Seventh Day Adventist Church), drive 7 miles on Coulee Hite Road. Spokane's Family Farm is on the left. Map

Here at Spokane's Family Farm, we are passionate about 'family tradition' and quality. We are committed to produce high quality, local, safe, and nutritious milk for the consumers of Spokane, in our clean and humane facility. Spokane's Family Farm utilizes renewable agriculture practices for benefits to both man and animals as well as saving energy and creating a smaller carbon footprint. Cows on our farm are part of a 3 generation practice, which includes top genetics, clean and humane treatment, nutritious and natural feed, and low stress management. This, plus our choice to "minimally" process our dairy products right here on the farm, offers you the best quality, local, safe, and delicious milk!

You can purchase Spokane's Family Farm milk in many local stores and also directly from the farmer on your tour days. Enjoy a sample of milk and cookies at the end of the tour!